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David Coulthard hints at F1 African GP announcement
David Coulthard says F1 African Grand Prix announcement is imminent.
In brief
David Coulthard says F1 African Grand Prix announcement is imminent. David Coulthard hints that Formula 1 will announce a race in Africa soon, after years of efforts by Lewis Hamilton. Originally reported by Motorsport.
David Coulthard hints at F1 African GP announcement
David Coulthard has hinted that an official announcement regarding Formula 1's long-awaited return to Africa is imminent.
Coulthard and Buxton discuss Sepang circuit
Coulthard and co-host Will Buxton backed the Sepang International Circuit returning to the F1 calendar while reflecting on the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
F1 CEO Domenicali on Africa negotiations
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said negotiations for the potential return of a grand prix in Africa are progressing very well in August 2026.
“I think what I can say is that negotiations are progressing very well in Africa.”
Lewis Hamilton pushes for African race
Lewis Hamilton has fought for F1 to include Africa on its calendar for six to seven years, saying he wants to race there as he is half African.
“For the past six years, maybe seven, I’ve been fighting in the background to get a grand prix … sitting with stakeholders and asking the question: ‘Why are we not in Africa?’”
F1 calendar adjustments for 2027
F1 will race in Portugal and Turkey in 2027, with potential African races added to the 24-race schedule.
The key point
David Coulthard hints that Formula 1 will announce a race in Africa soon, after years of efforts by Lewis Hamilton.
